The pre-school students led this Monday’s General Assembly. Nico Reyes of Teacher Diane’s 1B class started with Heavenly Father Loves Me as the morning prayer, and garnered an appreciative round of applause from the crowd.

Then, Allen Medina of Level III conducted the singing of the national anthem, Lupang Hinirang.

Teacher Gerl started the Panatang Makabayan, followed by Kisa, DJ, and Midgie’s Pre-School Week Announcements. Bettina and Isabel of Level III recited some inspirational quotes about the future. Diana, Erica, Angelo and Audrey shared to the audience what they wanted to be someday. Then, Level III performed the Bahay Kwitib version

Posted in: news!, special activities | Comments(0) | October 2008

Preschool Calendar of Activities

Date Activity

June 30 Opening of classes
Come in your pink uniform!
Distribution of paid school kit

July 1 Sweet 16 Foundation Day
Regular classes for Preschool

August 2 Yaya Workshop

August 18-22 Pistahan sa Preschool

September 10-12 Evaluation & Assessment
Level IA- Level III

September 20 Distribution of Report Cards -1st PCTC

October 20-24 Preschool Week

November 22 PS Sportsfest

November 26-28 Evaluation & Assessment
Level IA-Level III

Schedule for the Christmas Program/Party to follow.

January 10 Distribution of Report Cards- 2nd PCTC

February 9-13 Science Fair

February 23-27 Finals for Level III

March 4-6 Evaluation & Assessment
Level IA-Level II

March 21 - Preschool Culminating Activity

March 28 Distribution of Report Cards- 3rd PCTC

Posted in: Announcements | Comments(0) | June 2008

Dear Preschool Parents,

We are very excited to open the School Year 2008-2009. The new Preschool Campus is being prepared and all the preschool teachers are getting ready to welcome all the preschool children on June 26.

The following are the Teachers-In-Charge and assistants per Level:

Teacher Madel Pascual- TIC - Play Program (Level IA)

Teacher Jeng Bulatao - Assistant Teacher - Play Program (Level IA)

Teacher Jodi Olympia - TIC - Basic Awareness Program (Level IB)

Teacher Diane Cruz - TIC - BAsic Awareness Program ( Level IB )

Teacher Gerlyn Aberca - Assistant Teacher - Basic Awareness Program (Level IB)

Teacher Denise Cabuang - TIC- Discovery Program ( Level II )

Coach Billy Naluz -Assistant Teacher - Discovery Program ( Level II )

Teacher Ana Niguidula -TIC- Advance Prep (Level III)

Teacher Celine Villamor -TIC- Advance Prep ( Level III )

Music classes c/o Teacher Diane

Physical Education classes c/o Coach Billy

Class Schedule

Level IA 8:00 am -10:30am ( 1st class)

11:00 am - 1:30 pm ( 2nd class)

Level IB 8:00 am -10:30am ( 1st class)

11:00 am - 1:30 pm ( 2nd class)

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm ( 3rd class)

Level II 8:00 am -10:30am ( 1st class)

11:00 am - 1:30 pm ( 2nd class)

Level III 7:30 am - 10:30 am ( 1st class)

11:00 am - 2:00 pm ( 2nd class )

PRESCHOOL CALENDAR of ACTIVITIES - Kindly take note of the important dates and events.

First Trimester

June 26 - Opening of Classes

Come in Blue Uniform!

Distribution of paid school kit

July 1 - Sweet Foundation Day

Aug. 2 - Yaya Workshop

Aug. 18-22 - Pistahan sa Preschool

Sept. 1-5 - Evaluation and Assessment Week ( 1st Trim.)

Second Trimester

Sept. 20 - Distribution of Report Cards ( 1st PCTC)

October 20-24 - PRESCHOOL WEEK

November 22-Preschool Sports fest

November 24-28- Evaluation and Assessment Week ( 2nd Trim. )

Third Trimester

Dec. 15-19 - Christmas Party/Party

Dec. 22-January 4 - Christmas Break

January 5 - Resumption of classes

January 10 - Distribution of Report Cards ( 2nd PCTC )

February 9-13 - Science Fair

February 23-27 - Finals for Level III ( 3rd Trim.)

March 2-6- Evaluation and Assessment Week for Level IA-Level II

March 14 - Preschool Culminating Activity and Recognition Day

Thank you so much and I hope to see you on June 26.

Teacher Vivian

Preschool Coordinator

Prices of the school kit per level

Level IA - P 703.00

Level IB - P 1,195.65

Level II - P 1,484.36

Level III -P 1,4,85.00

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Posted in: pictures | Comments(0) | November 2007

The Preschool department delivers a very successful special project once again!

With more than 20 participants, the yaya workshop proceeded very smoothly. The yayas ( and yayo ) were very cooperative and participative.

What lucky children these preschoolers are to have caregivers like these and to have parents supporting important projects like this.

Thank you parents, congratulations yayas and well done teachers!

Posted in: Announcements | Comments(0) | September 2007

Learning the basics is what this preschool level is all about and developing good learning behavior is the highlight of this program.

Through activities that integrate different skills and values, children acquire beginning reading, math, and writing skills and develop independence, initiative and confidence. They learn through movements, arts, music and science when they go through real life experiences simulated in the classroom.

See some of the activities of Level IB through the pictures below.

Posted in: preschool levels | Comments(1) | August 2007

For many years now, preschool teachers of The Little Farm House have been able to share music and movement to the children on their own. How wonderful though if the department had its own music teacher!

When we were told that our dear Teacher Djanah could not accomodate the preschoolers for Music class we right away decided to look for a music teacher. Preschool just won’t be complete without music class! So we searched and now the Preschool Department has recently been joined by Teacher Diana!

T. Diana sang solo for concerts in the Cultural Center of the Philippines and is the resident pianist of her church! She is an FLCD graduate in UP and was an honor student in the said college. She worked as a preschool teacher in a school in Katipunan and after a year, she joined a mission in her church.

“Mission-accomplished” she now joins us not just to teach music but to work with the department in compiling and recording our Discovery Topic - Concept Songs.

T. Diana’s presence has made the children look forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays! Now you wont have to wonder why they look forward to these days

Posted in: news! | Comments(1) | August 2007

For all those whose yaya’s and helpers were signed up for the Yaya Workshop, please note that the workshop will be moved to Sept.1, Saturday.

Unfortunately the tight schedule we were left to work with after the 5 day storm gave us no other choice but to hold it on this date.

See you!

Posted in: Announcements | Comments(0) | August 2007

On August 18 we will be holding our Preschool’s 3rd Yaya workshop.

We began this activity 2 years ago when we realized we had to address the need to educate our yayas further on how to be better at their jobs. Topics such as grooming, pronunciation, first aid, effects of media on (them and) children etc. were taken up. Our seminars would usually last a day but because some parents requested to tackle certain subjects more lengthily we will concentrate on only some of the more important topics.

This Workshop’s topics are the Choosing Appropriate (Media) Shows and Reading Materials for Children, (Teaching and) Protecting a Child’s Personal Boundaries, and Assistance on School Work. Exercises on proper pronunciation will also be given.

The YWS will be from 8am to 12nn. Fee is P250 (snacks and mat’ls included).

You may register with Ms. Maylene (preschool secretary).

Posted in: Announcements | Comments(1) | July 2007

Though we make sure that from the very beginning parents and members of TLFH/HEdCen know that we are a non-sectarian school, questions and issues about this matter still arise. Before a child is accepted we assume the family can embrace this fact having decided to send their children to The Little Farm House.

Maybe discussing the matter can help answer some questions? By non-sectarian we do not mean “faith-less”. For us it simply means allowing the children to learn to embrace and respect the faiths and spiritual beliefs of others and acknowledging that we are all His children-no favoritism, no one ahead of the other. What we teach here is Values Ed. in place of Religion. And because there are different faiths here, we leave the matter of teaching religion to parents.

This is how it has always been and like T. Emma points out to parents, we have lived harmoniously with each other this way. When they get to Grade 3, children of other faiths are invited to attend the First Holy Communion of their Catholic classmates and stand in as part of the choir. Most of them attend because they are aware of how important this event is for their classmates. They only are able to ofcourse because their parents allowed them.

Teachers may or may not make the sign of the cross. Ofcourse if we are teaching the children to respect the faiths of others, others include their teachers. They do not deserve any less respect, right parents?

We know children at this point tend to follow whatever the teacher (or the majority) does. So, teachers in turn (should) make it clear that children may pray however way they are accustomed to for as long as it is respectful to the One we pray to

We hope parents not only understand but support the school in teaching the children this kind of tolerance and respect. They need not believe in the same things right?

In class, we pray the Body Prayer (said with actions).
See it below. You can even ask your child to show you the actions. Or maybe you can ask your child to lead prayer and use this some times…

Body Prayer

O my Lord,
I offer you myself like a flower opening its petals
Give me the grace of openess,
and from the depths of my being,
I offer you all that I am
and all that I have,
for Your greater honor and glory
Amen

…beautiful isn’t it?

Posted in: issues | Comments(0) | July 2007